Students examine the historical concept of chronology and explain why chronology plays an important role in the study of history. Students explore the key terms linked to chronology and get to complete their own timelines.

A 16 slide fully resourced lesson including:

• Slide 1: Title slide including the key questions for the lesson.
• Slide 2: What is chronology? Includes discussion time and definition.
• Slide 3: Why is chronology important. The slide outlines 4 reasons including the concepts of continuity, change, cause and historical context.
• Slide 4-6: Task 1 - Students organise 8 periods of British history into the correct chronological order. Includes answers and a printable worksheet.
• Slide 7-9: Task 2 - Students organise 8 events in the timeline of telephone technology. Includes answers and printable worksheet.
• Slide 10-12: Task 3 - Chronology key term match up. Includes answers and printable worksheet.
• Slide 13: Follow up activities including students creating their own personal modern day timeline.
• Slide 14-15: Learning Review crossword with answers.
• Slide 16: More from RA Resources

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